The Heating & Plumbing Show

Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about how the role of a Plumber & Gas Engineer is evolving and whether it's becoming even more of a multi trade. Jimmy Hendry joins the discussion and shares his thoights and Dan Tempest talks about how he approaches his work with regards to bringing in other trades and skills he's developed from a life on the tools.

Andy Cam and Todd Glister can feel that it's getting tough out there for many. Fuel costs are impossible to keep on top of and have a knock on effect for many aspects of running a business. Enquiries are dipping for some, it's harder to afford to employ people and even find people to employ. Even the cost of butter is too much for Andy. Todd talks about getting his business back up and running aft...

Andy Cam and Todd Glister look into the rise in big companies getting their engineers trained up in renewables. But - does this make it harder for the SME and sole trader to find work?  Andy and Todd talk to Ian Edgeworth about his experiences training engineers who work for Octopus Energy as well as sole traders. John Cruickshank talks about how much he's found himself in demand since getting tra...

Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to the women working in Plumbing & Heating who are also mums and find out what their experiences are essentially juggling two full time jobs that have a lot of challenges and time specific pressures. Kaz Boardman joins to talk about her family life and being married to regular guest and friend of the show, Billy Boardman. Kaz talks about what it's like in a house...

Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about being fathers and working in the trade. Todd is now almost a year and a half into his journey as a Dad and talks about his experiences so far. James Ray, who has written books on being an authentic father and man joins the discussion to talk about what being a good or good enough Dad looks like. Fellow Fix Radio Presenter, Daryl Robinson joins to talk about bei...

Andy Cam is back from the American version of the Installer Show that took place last week in New York City as part of the Build show. Andy talks about what he saw, Andy and Todd get into a chat about ideas for invention and innovation in the trade from there and more.

Andy Cam and Todd Glister share their own apprenticeship stories and experiences, while applying them to modern day and reflecting on how you can use those experiences to mentor the gurrent generation. They get into talking about being branded 'snowflakes' and whether every generation thinks this about the one that follows, or whether there really is a line in the sand moving forward with regards...

Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk to fellow tradespeople who have had success on social media about their approach and thoughts on whether the space is too crowded, where it's all heading and the things to avoid doing if you want to grow a following. Guests: James from Plumber Parts & Screed Papi.

Andy and Todd invite three Plumbing & Heating Engineers to join them and discuss their approach to pricing work and protecting their profit. Whether you go for day rate or price the total job, how you take on or avoid the 'little jobs on the way home' and also what the best current approach is with regards to factoring in material costs. There's also conversation about how you approach adjusti...

Todd Glister talks about the challenges he's faced getting his house build over the line and the impact it's had on his earnings and business. Andy Cam on the other hand has been to Iceland (the country, not the supermarket) but needs to get back on the tools after finding out how much everything costs there! 

Andy Cam and Todd Glister share some of their worst moments of disaster... (and talk about speed awareness courses!)

Andy Cam and Todd Glister look into the latest options for van racking, find out what is going on with insurance costs at the moment and get advice on how to get the best deal. They also talk about their approach and more. Guests: Mark Cropley (Whitebox UK) & Kara Gammell (MoneySuperMarket - https://www.moneysupermarket.com/van-insurance/) 

Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about how apprenticeships have become so much of a burden in terms of cost and effort that many small to medium sized businesses in construction are now turning away from the system. They talk to a Carpenter who has gone from 16 apprentices in 2019 to 0 today - to find out what's going wrong. They catch up with a Plumbing & Heating business owner that still can't...

Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about being honest and the importance of honesty with customers, from those that work with you and even yourself. Guests: Dan Tempest & Steve Thompson.

Darren Dimmock from Into Plumbing & Heating Ltd. talks about how he's scaled his business alongside targeting higher value, long term contracts in domestic and social housing. Darren talks about the relentless marketing and email campaign that he's used to drum up business and shares insight into how to do the same.  Darren talks about bringing people in to carry out these high value contracts...

Andy Cam and Todd Glister discuss how honest they are and when, if ever, it's okay to tell lies to customers. Guests include: Billy Boardman & John Cruickshank

Andy Cam and Todd Glister get an overview of what to expect and what some of the changes are in 2026 for the whole trade with Jimmy Hendry. Luke Stanyer shares his perspective on what the year holds for him and many small to medium sized businesses. Todd talks about what might be his toughest January ever, but why he hopes it'll still be a much easier year for him than last year was. Andy is proba...

Andy Cam & Todd Glister talk about how they get on top of admin, having a good clearout and chat to guests about their approach and reducing the pain points of something everyone will put off, when given the chance. Guests: Pointy Plumber & Grant Gundelfinger.

Andy Cam and Todd Glister look into what 2025 has been like for the trade. They catch up with some guests that have featured on the show this year and ask them to reflect on the year and talk about their notable experiences. Connie Pawsey comes on to talk about her maiden year in the trade and why 2026 is looking very promising, Adam Chapman from Heat Geek joins the show to roundup what the year h...

Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about the Plumber’s toolbox. Todd and Andy talk about what kind of tool owners they are and how they’ve built up a collection. James Lawrence from Plumber Parts gives an insight into what’s happening with power tools, innovation in the market, a range of different tools on the market and what’s worth it or should be avoided. Andy and Todd also share some advice on ho...

Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about the pain in the backside it can be fitting and working around bathrooms in the trade. Becky Bates joins in to discuss why she made this her niche and therefore how she manages one of the most frustrating and challenging aspects of the trade. Andy and Todd also discuss how they approach installing bathrooms in a way that will minimise some of the pain points.

Andy Cam and Todd Glister invite other trades to join them and give their take on working with Plumbers & Heating Engineers. Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan talks about what it's like as an Electrician working in close proximity with Plumbing & Heating Engineers and also talks about they might have more in common with each other than you think. Jack Auletta, a fantastic House Builder in Surray...

Andy Cam and Todd Glister dip into the digital bag of email and texts sent into the show and answer some questions asked by the listeners. There's questions about quotes, excuses for not coming to work, sharing the name of a famous person and plenty about the trade.

Andy Cam and Todd Glister talk about their approach to getting materials, products, tools, boilers and heat pumps needed for jobs. They talk about the ways they go about it and how they've changed methods over the years. Pointy Plumber joins the discussion and shares his approach as well.

With the nights getting darker and colder after work, Andy and Todd talk about the importance of doing things socially off the tools, that doesn't just invove going down the pub. Andy and Todd talk to Jamie Ashley about a charity football match taking place on Friday 31st October and the benefits of playing with fellow trades. Alex Wood talks about Andy's Man Club and the benefits of meeting up an...